Labor and Employment in May 2015

By Abraham F. Barker, Senior Associate
Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Mehl,
P.C.
Given that
the majority of Texas public school employees work under Chapter 21 contracts
of employment, it is
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Every problem small business owners face in their workplace can be directly linked to a communication issue.
If you were to ask employees in a workplace what things need to be improved communication
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A settlement was reached in a class action suit involving a claim under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), after both sides reached a deal through mediation. The settlement was prelimi
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From our Blog: Inzozi.com
My practice involves representing employees and management. I see how sexual harassment is perceived by the employer and the employee. This week I want to share some observat
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From our blog INZOZI.com
Handbook Mistake #5: Failing to Take into Account How Technology is Used and Perceived Could Lead to a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
As a young lawyer (yes, I know that was
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(From our Blog: www.inzozi.com) For those of you that don’t live in the Pacific Northwest, Clatskanie, Oregon is a small community where the Clatskanie River enters the Columbia River. &nbs
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Company-issued smartphones have obliterated the line between the workday and off hours. For employers and workers, 8 p.m. emails from the boss aren’t just disrupting home life. They’re rai
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The United States Supreme Court recently ruled companies must treat pregnant workers the same as injured workers with similar restrictions.
In Young vs. United Parcel Service, Peggy Young sued UPS for
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